The Disappearance
The victims have been identified as Ingrid Gabriela Bezerra Nunes (26) and Mário Batista Rios (23). According to family and friends, the couple attended a party on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, in the Chácaras Valparaíso region. Witnesses last saw them leaving the venue at around 8:30 AM, after which all contact was lost.
Discovery and Rescue Operation
Following a desperate search by loved ones, family members noticed telling clues near a local reservoir, including tire tracks, brake marks, and a detached car bumper on the shore.
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Emergency teams were dispatched immediately:
- The Location: Military Police and firefighters located the vehicle submerged at a depth of about three meters and roughly 12 meters away from the shore.www.bandab.com.br
- The Recovery: Specialized divers recovered the bodies from the vehicle on Monday night, June 15. Heavy machinery was brought in the following morning to pull the vehicle out of the water.www.bandab.com.br+ 1
- Investigation Details: Both victims were found in the back seat of the car. Authorities suggest they may not have been wearing seatbelts or moved to the rear in a desperate attempt to escape the sinking vehicle.